INTRODTJCTION. 5 



I thought of the exquisite delicacy of my senses, which en- 

 ables me to enjoy these noble and pure delights, in all their 

 plenitude. I also remembered how few and simple were my 

 wants and desires; — the richest, most secure and most indepen- 

 dent of fortunes. And, with joined and clasped hands, with eyes 

 raised towards the gradually darkening heavens, with a heart 

 filled with joy, serenity, and thankfulness, I implored pardon 

 of God for my murmurings and my ingratitude, and offered 

 up my grateful thanks for all the enjoyments he had lavished 

 upon me. 



And as I sunk to sleep that night, my spirit was filled with 

 pity for those poor rick. 



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